Closing the Gap of Mid GA

Georgia Rental Assistance Program Relief Funding: On March 8, DCA will open its online portal for utility customers, landlords, and tenants to apply for relief through the Georgia Rental Assistance Program. DCA is administering federal funds that were provided to the State of Georgia to help residents unable to pay rent and utilities due to COVID-19. Only 12 cities and counties with population over 200,000 received direct allocations; the rest will be eligible through the DCA GRAP. Landlords may apply for multiple properties in one application. Full information about eligibility and technical assistance can be found on DCA’s website at https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affor/rental-housing-assistance

Let’s Chat about Nutrition! Join us Saturday, March 13th as we discuss proper nutrition for teen girls with Rachel Jenkins, PurplePotz, LLC. Learn some valuabl...e information on healthy growing & eating. #WhatYouEatMatters Use zoom link to connect: https://zoom.us/j/91981912757

Today in Black History: Racism and economic tensions fulminated in Cincinnati, Ohio in August of 1829, resulting in white violence against African Americans over a two-week period in August 17-22. White mobs estimated at times at 200 to 300 led by Irish immigrants invaded the riverfront area where African Americans lived with the avowed intent to drive them all out of the city. The mob burned shelters and homes and assaulted a number of individuals. African Americans fought b...Continue reading

Today in Black History: John B (for the Baptist) Stradford was born a free man in Versailles, Kentucky in 1861. His father, J.C. Stradford was a former slave who had been emancipated and was living in Stradford, Ontario (Canada) but who returned to the U.S. and was in Versailles when his son was born. Not much is known about J. B. Stradford’s his early life before his graduation from Oberlin College in 1896, and Indiana Law School in 1899. Stradford was a shrewd businessman. ...Continue reading

Today in Black History: In Remembrance of Trayvon Martin Trayvon Benjamin Martin was a 17-year-old African American from Miami Gardens, Florida, who was fatally shot in Sanford, Florida. February 26, 2012.

Stay tuned this week as we feature Dr. Devona Bell and the Criminal Justice Program. Dr. Bell says she’s would love to have you in the program as they are having new and exciting career opportunities.

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In the Classroom with Ms. Drummond Course: Introduction to Business Technology Lesson Focus: Using SMART goals to create vision boards Please click below:... Video Link: https://youtu.be/8GAFClB6Flk See more

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